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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1924

Page

4

Gasoline in Chicago Drops to 19 Cents at the Pump

Gasoline prices in Chicago fall to 19 cents per gallon as Standard Oil of Indiana cuts its rate and Texas Company Dutch Shells match the price. Sinclair stays at 20 cents but plans to align. The change applies in Chicago and could be temporary based on market moves. SERUM SUCCESSFUL. Yale hospital reports Docher's anti scarletina serum showing complete success in several extremity cases at New Haven.

Chicago Chi Standard Oil Com My Indiana Texas An Dutch Shells Sinclair Company Rew Haven Docher New Haven Hospital Yale School of Medicine

Yale Professor Invents Healing Acidophilus Milk Beverage

Yale University scientist Professor Leo I Rettger reveals a ten year research project yielding acidophilus milk a therapeutic beverage intended to replace harmful intestinal bacteria. Trials on humans show rapid improvement in constipation diarrhea colitis sprue dermatitis and related ailments with regular daily consumption.

New Haven Leo I. Rettger Yale University Rettger Professor Rettger

Noel Taken to Prison to Begin His Term

Andrew J. Noel former assistant treasurer of North End Bank and Trust was sent to Wethersfield prison by Sheriff Simeon Pease after pleading guilty to embezzlement. He faces one to two years. Also Nicholas Lucci of Norwalk received 18 months to five years for statutory assault.

Andrew J. Noel North End Bank and Trust Company Wethersfield Y Simeon Pease Nicholas Lucci Norwalk

Ashley Divorce Case Arises From Alleged Stranger Treatment

Danbury resident Patrick H. Ashley sought a divorce from Mary F. Ashley in Superior Court after claiming she treated him as a total stranger and neglected the home and four children. The suit, not contested, was continued as other paupers for the court’s review were submitted. Mrs. Ashley, now in Nashville, Tenn, reportedly deserted her husband and children about a year ago.

Mary F. Ashley Patrick H. Ashley Danbury Ashley John W. Banks Nashville, Tenn

First Gifts Arrive For Dinner Of Advertising Club

Bridgeport merchants donate the first gifts for the Advert ising club annual dinner at the Stratfield next Tuesday night. The committee plans prizes for attendees and souvenirs from local and national advertisers. More than seventy prizes are listed including jewelry, shirts, shoes, a gold piece, and various household items. Wallace Bayliss will be toastmaster and new officers will be announced.

Bridgeport Advertising Club Stratfield Reid Tord Gole Earings J. Johnson and Sons Weidlich Brothers Wallace Bayliss Bughouse Columbia Nut and Belt Company

Annulment Granted in Greenwich Woman’s Bigamy Case

Anna Dove Mackenzie of Greenwich was granted an annulment after testifying she married Stephen W. Mackenzie in Stamford on January 15, 1981 unaware he had a first wife and children in Mamaroneck. The hearing, before Judge John W. Banks, will resume next Friday for further Desertion dispute details.

Anna Dove Mackenzie Greenwich John W. Banks Stephen W. Mackenzie Stamford Mamaroneck Mackenzie John D. Frey Bethel Ev. Mowson Frey Frey George Osan Rosa Osan Russia Frances Casey Norwalk Andrew J. Casey Ida Tyrrell Sutton Willam Sutton John F. Munhall Vida E. Munhall Mary Ashborn Bridgeport George Ashborn

Forestry Field Meeting Today in East Haddam

The Connecticut Forestry Association with Middlesex County Farm Bureau and local citizens will hold a spring field meeting at Devil's Hop Yard State Park in East Haddam. A 11 a.m. park tour visits the Devil's Soup Cauldron and Bake Oven. The program includes playground and timber supply talks, a wood hopping contest, and speeches by Lt. Governor Hiram Bingham and others after lunch.

Connecticut Forestry Association Middlesex County Farm Bureau Norwich New London Devil's Hop Yard State Park East Haddam Forestry Association Hawes Way Connecticut Hiram Bingham John Hy Middlesex County Lucius F. Robinson State Park and Forest Commission

Swains Island Declared American by Hughes

President Coolidge sent to the Senate a Hughes recommendation to extend American sovereignty over Swains Island, an isolated atoll 200 miles east-southeast of Apia, Samoa. British discovery deeded it to an American, with sole sovereignty previously noted by Great Britain.

Washington Coolidge Senate Hughes Swalnat Island Atoa Apia Samoa State Department Great Britain

Relief bundles piled high at central high school

One side of the main entrance hall at the high school yesterday was lined with bundles for a milk fund. Dr. Sides estimates student contributions will fill one fourth of a train car. Milk fund collections continue Monday and Tuesday to aid the Jackie Coogan ship for Nearest orphans.

Walsh Improves After Norwalk Hospital Injury

J Walsh of 297 Congress Street is slightly improved at Norwalk hospital after a Wednesday morning crash when his car struck a telegraph pole in Green Farms. He suffered a fractured skull broken collarbone broken arm severe rib injuries and facial lacerations. Preliminary bar admission exams were held in Norwalk with plans for Yale Law School on June 14. Senator Couzens of Michigan returned to the Senate today after an illness.

Hotas J. Walsh Congress Street Greena Farms Norwalk Hospital Walsh Norwalk Metusriuus Canses County Court House John ©. Chamberlain Arthie M. March Jonn ¢. Durey Stamford Yale Law School Washington Senator Couzens Michigan Senate Gobs Adem

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